Pigs announce Jack-O-Lantern Festival for Oct. 19

Calling All Carvers: IronPigs are looking for community involvement

The Lehigh Valley IronPigs will be hosting their first ever Jack-O-Lantern Festival at Coca-Cola Park on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 6-9 p.m. The IronPigs are looking for community involvement as they are in search of multitudes of pumpkin carvings for their first annual Jack-O-Lantern contest. Tickets are available now for just $10 (children two and under are free).

Various food trucks will be on hand as well. Dan Schantz Greenhouse and Cut Flower Outlet will be selling pumpkins.

For those bringing a pumpkin, Jack-O-Lantern drop-off begins on Friday, October 18 at the preview party from 6-8 p.m. IronPigs concessions will be open. The drop-off is free admission to the preview party. Prizes will be awarded to the best jack-o-lanterns within age groups on Saturday during the festival. The IronPigs are also asking local businesses and schools to participate! Cash prizes will be provided to the winners. Here are the different age groups and categories:

Jack-O-Lantern age groups

Under 7 years old

8-12 years old

13-18 years old

19+ years old

Halloween silhouettes groups

1st, 2nd and 3rd prize for the club/non-profit organization category

1st, 2nd and 3rd prize for the school category

1st, 2nd and 3rd prize for the company category

Multiple entries are encouraged!

Once nightfall bestows upon Coca-Cola Park, an eerie sight will be filled throughout with Jack-O-Lanterns galore! Spooky Halloween-themed silhouettes will line the concourse and field glowing in the night. Be a part of the fun and submit a Jack-O-Lantern or silhouette!

For more information on how to participate and or to purchase tickets for the Jack-O-Lantern Festival visit CocaColaParkEvents.com.

The 2019 IronPigs season is the team's 12th as the top affiliate for the Philadelphia Phillies and 12th at Coca-Cola Park. Follow the IronPigs on Twitter at @IronPigs and like them on Facebook via Facebook.com/LHVIronPigs.

The 2019 IronPigs season is presented by Capital BlueCross.

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